RANGPUR, Oct 2, 2021 (BSS) - Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin

Chaudhury today said Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has taken multiple
initiatives to provide various urban facilities to villages aiming at turning
every village into a town.

   "As part of the multi-faceted initiatives, an auditorium cum-multipurpose
hall is being established with all modern facilities in Pirganj upazila. This
is a timely decision," she said.

  The Speaker was virtually addressing a ceremony arranged for laying the
foundation stone of the 1,000-seat auditorium cum-multipurpose hall in
Pirganj at the initiative of Rangpur district council as the chief guest.

  On the occasion, she also inaugurated construction work of the auditorium
cum-multipurpose hall by laying the foundation stone.

  "After completion of construction of the auditorium cum-multipurpose hall
with all modern facilities, it will play a vital role in meeting the growing
demand for holding meetings and seminars," she said.

  Besides, works are underway to set up a multipurpose women's training
center in Bhendabari union of Pirganj at the initiative of Rangpur district
council.

  The Speaker said there is no more darkness across the country as Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended electricity facilities to all villages in
Bangladesh.

  "Power connections have paved the way for development in all rural and
remote areas," she said, adding that concerted efforts of all are essential
to implement the pledges of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for building a
developed country by 2041.

   Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said the government is working relentlessly
for ensuring balanced development of all the unions in Pirganj upazila.

   "Meanwhile, construction of Marine Academy, Technical College, Bangabandhu
Mural, Model Mosque, Sheikh Kamal IT Training Center, Shaheed Minar, Women
Training Centre, Computer Lab and development projects have already been
completed in Pirganj," she said.

   Besides, the site has been identified for setting up a stadium. Works of
the four-lane road are in progress and work is underway to turn the huge
water body 'Neeldoriya' into a tourist spot. The proposal to set up an
industrial city at Barabila in Pirganj has been passed.

   "The present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been
implementing extensive development activities to build Pirganj as a modern
model upazila," the Speaker added.

   Presided over by Rangpur District Council Chairman Advocate Safia Khanam,
Pirganj Upazila Awami League General Secretary and Pirganj Municipality Mayor
ASM Tajimul Islam Shamim moderated the function.

   Pirganj Upazila Awami League President Advocate Azizur Rahman Ranga, its
vice-president Shahidul Islam Pintu, local leaders of Awami League and its
associate bodies, dignitaries and elite were present.